2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SW08 JBV
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 69,679 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW08 JBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 69,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW08 JBV Mileage History
- 08/05/202465,398 mi
- 08/05/202465,398 mi
- 08/05/202567,437 mi+2,039 mi
- 08/05/202567,437 mi
- 12/03/202669,679 mi+2,242 mi
Average of roughly 2,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 JBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SW08 JBV) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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